Board adopts Policy 524.5 with amendment delaying implementation until 2026–27

Sartell–St. Stephen School Board (Independent School District 748) · May 18, 2026

Summary

The Sartell–St. Stephen School Board approved Policy 524.5 but amended it so the policy would not take effect until the 2026–27 school year; the vote passed with four aye votes and two nays. The amendment was moved by Chair Moehrle and seconded by Jen Smith.

After discussion the board voted to adopt Policy 524.5 with an amendment to postpone effect until the 2026–27 school year. Chair Matt Moehrle moved the amendment, which was seconded by Jen Smith; the amendment passed and the final vote on the amended policy carried with four affirmative votes (Moehrle, Wenshau, Larson and Smith) and two negative votes (Meling and Thielen).

The transcript records debate and the roll-call style report of votes. The board did not specify implementation details beyond the delayed effective date during this meeting; staff or committees may provide additional guidance and timelines in subsequent meetings or policy committee work sessions.

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